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Cable cars as tourist attractions in cities: News and updates on SI Magazine.
Too Tall for Singapore: Cable Car Forces AIDA Cruise Ship Refit
An AIDA cruise ship has to shrink. A reduced clearance in Singapore Harbour, caused by the reconstruction of a cable car system, has prompted AIDA Cruises to undertake an unusual modification.
Brazil: New Coastal Cable Car Being Considered
Until the early 1990s, the Brazilian coastal city of Matinhos already had a cable car. At the time, it was one of the city’s most important tourist attractions and a major highlight of the entire coastal region. Now, the municipal administration is seeking to bring the system back.
Bangkok: Cable Car for Exclusive Cultural Experiences
Several new tourist attractions are set to be developed in the Thai capital, Bangkok. Plans include a cable car, a museum of contemporary art, and an immersive experience world.
Cable car for Malaysia: More than 60 containers arrived from Austria
On Penang Hill in Malaysia, a new eight-seater gondola lift is being built. The cable car components required for the project have arrived on the island after a journey of several weeks by land and sea. The system is expected to begin operations later this year, improving access to one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations.
Guatemala: Cable Car from the Airport Under Discussion
The city of Antigua Guatemala is planning initial feasibility studies for a cable car system. The project aims to provide a modern, congestion-free transport alternative linking the country’s main airport with its most popular tourist destination.
Taiwan: New cable car to suspension bridge
To further boost tourism in Nantou, Taiwan plans to build a cable car. It is intended to make visits to the already well-known suspension bridge hotspot more comfortable and offer a more engaging experience for visitors in the future.
China: Cable car for a coastal site
A new cable car on Liugong Island in China is expected not only to further boost local visitor numbers, but also to inspire other regions across the country to invest in similar tourism infrastructure.
Vietnam: Cable car will boost historical tourism
In northwestern Vietnam, a modern tourism complex is taking shape – including the construction of a new cable car system. What makes the location special, and what exactly is being planned?
Dominican Republic: Cable Car Renovation for 20 Million US Dollars
A popular tourist destination in Puerto Plata is set to receive a modernized facility. Extensive infrastructure improvements are planned, including technical upgrades and barrier-free access. How is the project being financed?
Turkey: cable car as an alternative connection to the fortress
In the Turkish city of Konya, restoration work on the historic Gevale Castle (Gevale Kalesi) is nearing completion. Local authorities aim to develop the site into an attractive destination for both domestic and international visitors – including a cable car. Here are the details of the project.
Peru: New cable car set to open soon
In Lima, a new alternative means of transport is currently under construction, which is also intended to serve as a new tourist attraction. What is known about the project?
Plose Cable Car: Bressanone advances planning
The Plose cable car project, which is planned to connect the Italian town of Bressanone with the Plose mountain range, is undergoing significant changes. The route over the town has been drastically reduced, and some originally planned sections have been dropped. Here are the details.











